Idaho sheriff, charged with felonies, must surrender guns December 30, 2021 GMTBLACKFOOT, Idaho (AP) — An eastern Idaho sheriff accused of threatening a church youth group with a gun and assaulting one of its leaders can stay on the job but must surrender all of his firearms to the Idaho State Police.Officials ask eastern Idaho sheriff facing charges to resignDecember 20, 2021 GMTBLACKFOOT, Idaho (AP) — An eastern Idaho county prosecutor as well as a city mayor and its police force are calling on the county sheriff to resign.Bingham County Prosecutor Paul Rogers and Blackfoot Mayor Marc Carroll on Friday called on Bingham County Sheriff Craig Rowland to step down.Eastern Idaho sheriff accused of threatening youth groupDecember 15, 2021 GMTBLACKFOOT, Idaho (AP) — An eastern Idaho sheriff has been charged with two felonies after state investigators accused him of threatening a church youth group with a gun. ADVERTISEMENTEastern Idaho sheriff on leave while under investigationNovember 16, 2021 GMTBLACKFOOT, Idaho (AP) — An eastern Idaho sheriff is under investigation by the Idaho Attorney General's Office, but the agencies in charge of the investigation declined to say why the investigation was occurring.Train hits truck in north Bannock County, no injuriesSeptember 11, 2021 GMTPOCATELLO, Idaho (AP) — Tyhee Road between U.S. Highway 91 and Hiline Road in north Bannock County was closed Friday afternoon after a train struck a truck pulling an empty trailer, Idaho State Police said.Work on new State Hospital South facility to beginBy JOHN MILLER Bingham County ChronicleMay 9, 2019 GMTBLACKFOOT — Work on a new Syringa Chalet Nursing Facility at State Hospital South is set to begin today with a groundbreaking ceremony at 9 a.m. at the site at 700 E. Alice.Officials set to attend the groundbreaking include Dave Jeppesen, director of the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, State Hospital South Administrator Jim Price, Sen.Freeze watch declared for Pocatello, Blackfoot and other local cities because of expected 20-degree tempsBy the National Weather ServiceApril 28, 2019 GMTThe National Weather Service in Pocatello has issued a Freeze Watch, which is in effect from late Sunday night through Monday morning.Areas impacted include Pocatello, Blackfoot, American Falls, Shelley and Fort Hall.I-15 Rose Road Interchange reconstruction begins Monday near BlackfootBy Idaho Transportation DepartmentSeptember 18, 2018 GMTBLACKFOOT — The Idaho Transportation Department began a year-long project Monday to reconstruct the interchange at Rose Road (Exit 98) on Interstate 15. The project is expected to improve mobility and safety on Interstate 15.LOCAL MAN FACING DECADES IN PRISON FOR ALLEGEDLY THREATENING OVER 120 TEEN GIRLS INTO SENDING HIM SEX VIDEOSBy JOHNATHAN HOGAN jhogan@postregister.comAugust 30, 2018 GMTBLACKFOOT — A man from this Bingham County city has been arrested after a girl reported he had offered her money to send him sexual videos, according to authorities.Shae James Rolfe, 20, allegedly solicited videos from more than 120 people over the internet, including several underage girls.Golf tournament benefiting Idaho Make-A-Wish coming to BlackfootBy MARC BASHAM news@postregister.comAugust 21, 2018 GMTA local organization is hosting a golf tournament to benefit Idaho Make-A-Wish, and is looking for sponsors and participants.Special Teams Idaho, founded five years ago by Blackfoot resident Mike Jorgensen, will host its first Special Teams Idaho Charity Golf Event on Aug.ADVERTISEMENTBlackfoot man facing multiple drug-related chargesKendra EvensenAugust 5, 2018 GMTBLACKFOOT — A Blackfoot man is facing multiple drug-related charges.Brakkin M. Leavitt, 25, has been charged with two counts of possessing a controlled substance, both felonies. He’s also been charged with misdemeanors for possessing a controlled substance and using drug paraphernalia or possessing it with the intent to use it, according to Bingham County Magistrate Court records.One dead, one airlifted to hospital following motorcycle versus bus crash near BlackfootIdaho State Police press releaseJuly 8, 2018 GMTOn July 7, 2018, at approximately 12:16 p.m., Idaho State Police investigated a crash on US Highway 26 near milepost 304, near Blackfoot.Corey Beeson, 38, of Williston, ND, was traveling westbound on a 2005 Yamaha motorcycle.Caldwell, HelenStaff WriterJune 29, 2018 GMTHelen Caldwell October 29, 1955 - June 26, 2018 Helen Claire Hart Caldwell, 61, of Blackfoot, passed away, Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at her home. Helen was born October 29, 1955 in Pocatello, Idaho to Wallace Dean Hart and Faye Capps Hart.HS baseball: Local baseball players named to all-conference teamsBy Journal StaffMay 31, 2018 GMTPocatello, Century, Blackfoot and Preston had players named to the 4A District 5-6 all-conference squads, released Wednesday. The all-conference teams were voted on by the district's coaches.Pocatello catcher Quinton Standley, DH/utility player Taisom Casper and infielders Trei Hough and Payton Cleaves nabbed first-team selections.Bingham County Sheriff’s Office: Deputies, dispatchers saved Blackfoot man’s lifeBy Journal StaffApril 19, 2018 GMTBLACKFOOT — Four members of the Bingham County Sheriff’s Office will receive commendations on Monday for their quick action in saving the life of a Blackfoot man.The sheriff’s office, accompanied by Bruce Thompson, will award commendations to dispatchers Kourtney Grisham and Samantha Cuttlers, Cpl.Prep roundup 4-16-18: Century, Poky compete at Dale Mower ClassicBy Journal StaffApril 17, 2018 GMTGOLFDALE MOWER CLASSICThe Century boys and Pocatello boys finished 11th and 14th, respectively, Monday at the Dale Mower Classic at the Jerome Country Club. The D-backs' top scorer was Nathan Bardsley with an 82, while the Indians' RJ Hall carded a team-best 88.BLACKFOOT SCHOOL DISTRICT CANCELS ALL CLASSES FOR TODAY ‘IN BEST INTEREST’ OF STUDENT AND STAFF SAFETY AFTER THREAT INCIDENTBy Journal StaffMarch 1, 2018 GMTBLACKFOOT — With the Valentine's Day school shooting in Florida that resulted in 17 deaths still fresh in everyone's mind, Blackfoot School District 55 has taken the unprecedented step of shutting down all of its schools in the wake of a threat incident at Blackfoot High School that at first seemed unfounded.ADVERTISEMENTPruett, John L.Staff WriterFebruary 8, 2018 GMTJohn L. Pruett, 70 Blackfoot-passed away February 5, 2018 at his home. A funeral service will be held at 2pm Saturday, February 10, 2018 at the 2nd and 11th Ward LDS Chapel at 660 Teton Road in Blackfoot.Walker, Guy LowellStaff WriterJanuary 26, 2018 GMTGuy Lowell Walker, 78 Blackfoot-Guy Lowell Walker, 78, of Blackfoot, Idaho passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2018, at his home. Funeral arrangements are pending under the direction of Hawker Funeral Home.Cushman, EdnaStaff WriterJanuary 25, 2018 GMTEdna Cushman, 89 Blackfoot-Edna Cushman, 89, of Blackfoot, Idaho passed away January 24, 2018 at The Gables in Blackfoot. Funeral arrangements are pending under the direction of Hawker Funeral Home.Jones, ErmaStaff WriterJanuary 25, 2018 GMTErma Jones, 84 Blackfoot-Erma Louise Steffensen Jones, 84, of Blackfoot, Idaho passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at her home. Funeral arrangements are pending under the direction of Hawker Funeral Home.I-15 ramp closure scheduled for Monday and Tuesday at the South Blackfoot InterchangeIdaho Transportation Department press releaseOctober 13, 2017 GMTThe Idaho Transportation Department will close the South Blackfoot Interchange (Exit 89) southbound on-ramp Monday and Tuesday (Oct. 16-17). Crews will complete repaving southbound I-15 near the ramp.Mine company expected to bring up to 90 new jobs to Bingham CountyBy Journal StaffOctober 11, 2017 GMTBLACKFOOT — A Canadian mine development company’s new facility in Bingham County is expected to bring up to 90 new jobs to the region.eCobalt Solutions Inc. will build a hydrometallurgical refining facility off Pioneer Road outside Blackfoot’s city limits.Bingham County Christmas Tree Fantasy begins Nov. 29By Bingham CountyOctober 9, 2017 GMTBLACKFOOT - The holiday season is a time for coming together to celebrate and revel in tradition. It is also a time for thinking of others and giving of ourselves. The Bingham County Christmas Tree Fantasy has been has been doing just that for decades.ADVERTISEMENTBingham County woman faces possible life sentence after being convicted of Pocatello man’s murderBy Journal StaffOctober 7, 2017 GMTA Blackfoot woman accused of fatally shooting a Pocatello man this past February is facing a life prison sentence after being convicted by a jury Saturday morning of first-degree murder.Melonie Dawn Smith, 48, will be sentenced at 1:30 p.m.Connell, Agnes M. WebbStaff WriterAugust 2, 2017 GMTAgnes M Webb Connell, 65 Blackfoot-Agnes M. Webb Connell, 65, of Blackfoot passed away on Monday, July 31, 2017 at Bingham Memorial Hospital. Funeral arrangements are pending under the direction of Hawker Funeral Home.Chamberlin, KarlStaff WriterJuly 30, 2017 GMTKarl Chamberlin, 77 Blackfoot- Karl Chamberlin, 77, of Blackfoot, passed away, Friday, July 28, 2017 at Gem Village Assisted Living. Funeral arrangements are pending under the direction of Hawker Funeral Home and will be announced.Blackfoot Mayor Paul Loomis elected District Director for the Association of Idaho CitieskevensenJune 28, 2017 GMT Blackfoot Mayor Paul LoomisBy Association of Idaho CitiesBOISE – Members of the Association of Idaho Cities (AIC) elected Blackfoot Mayor Paul Loomis as a Director for District 5 for 2017-18.Young, PhilStaff WriterJune 14, 2017 GMTPhil Young, 88 Blackfoot- passed away on June 12, 2017 in Blackfoot. A funeral service will be held 11 am June 17, 2017 at Hawker Funeral Home, 132 S. Shilling Ave., The family will meet with friends from 6-8 pm June 16, 2017 and for one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.BMH presents $491,747 check to Bingham CountyBy BMHJune 5, 2017 GMTBLACKFOOT – On Thursday afternoon, representatives from Bingham Memorial Hospital (BMH, Inc.) presented the citizens of Bingham County with a check for $491,747. This is the latest payment that was received since the county entered into the Liquid Asset Transfer Agreement in 2007, when the hospital converted from a county-operated facility to a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation—BMH, Inc.2017 Celebrate Blackfoot set for June 30 and July 1By Journal StaffJune 1, 2017 GMTBLACKFOOT - The Greater Blackfoot Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to present Celebrate Blackfoot 2017 on June 30 through July 1, in conjunction with some amazing community sponsors.There are several huge events happening with Celebrate Blackfoot this year including the grand opening of the Civil Air Patrol Headquarters & Museum with a ribbon cutting.ADVERTISEMENTPreliminary autopsy indicates Blackfoot woman drownedkevensenMay 31, 2017 GMT East Idaho Cold Cases photoKelley HaneyBy Kendra Evensen, kevensen@journalnet.comPreliminary autopsy reports indicate that a 37-year-old Blackfoot woman who went missing earlier this month drowned.HS football: Old enemies become teammates at Saturday’s all-star gameBy Michael Guise mguise@journalnet.comMay 27, 2017 GMTPOCATELLO — Payton McCarthy and Jager Leavitt were childhood foes.The athletes matched up against each other on the basketball court while they were growing up. Whether it was trading subtle elbows or battling for position, McCarthy and Leavitt were always on opposite teams.Weaver, SalleeStaff WriterMay 26, 2017 GMTSallee Weaver, 72 Snowflake-Former longtime resident of Blackfoot, ID passed away on Sunday May 21, 2017 in Snowflake, AZ. A Memorial Service will be held at 11 am on Wednesday Mat 31, 2017 at the Blackfoot Stake Center at 1650 Highland Drive.Riddle, CharlesStaff WriterApril 27, 2017 GMTCharles Riddle, 65 Blackfoot- Charles G. Riddle, 65, of Blackfoot, Idaho passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at Bingham Memorial Hospital from an apparent heart attack. Funeral arrangements are pending under the direction of Hawker Funeral Home.Prep Stars in College: Blanchard completes first season at DrakeBy Journal staffApril 26, 2017 GMTEditor’s Note: Prep Stars in College is a weekly glance at former southeast Idaho high school athletes who are now competing at the college level. If we’re missing anyone, let us know at sports@journalnet.com.Southwick Black Belt Academy acknowledges studentsBy Southwick Black Belt AcademyApril 24, 2017 GMTPOCATELLO - Southwick Black Belt Academy wishes to acknowledge our students who have recently displayed exceptional resolution and fortitude.Martial Arts rank testings were conducted for Southwick students on March 8 in Blackfoot, March 13, 14 and 17 in Idaho Falls, and March 15 and 16 in Pocatello.Blackfoot High baseball player one of two people killed in Bonneville County wrecksJournal StaffApril 23, 2017 GMTTwo East Idaho men died early Sunday morning in separate wrecks in Bonneville County.The deceased have been identified by authorities as Blackfoot High School student Martin Cole Baler, 18 of Shelley, and Brandon Tyler Osborne, 33, of Ammon.Watt, Frances ElaineStaff WriterApril 18, 2017 GMTFrances Elaine Watt, 97 Blackfoot-Frances Elaine Watt, age 97, passed away on April 13, 2017. Funeral Services will be held on April 21, 2017 at 11am at the Canyon View Stake Center in Orem, Utah. Family will meet with friends & relatives for an hour & a half prior to the service.Local students return home with numerous fiddler awardsBy Snake River Fiddle ClubApril 17, 2017 GMTThe Fiddlers of Idaho State Championship competition was this last weekend, April 15 in Hailey, ID.Many members of the Snake River Fiddle Club represented Blackfoot well at the state championships, many winning first place, and almost all placing in the top five of each division.CrazyThunder, Carl JamesStaff WriterApril 16, 2017 GMTCarl James CrazyThunder, 75 Blackfoot-Carl James CrazyThunder, 75, of Blackfoot, passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2017 at the Willows in Blackfoot. Services are pending under the direction of Hawker Funeral Home.ISU football: A new look — ISU’s inexperienced tight ends lean on varying skill setsBy Madison Guernsey mguernsey@journalnet.comApril 14, 2017 GMTPOCATELLO — Idaho State's first-string tight end practices in a jersey with no number.With the graduation of one of the best tight ends in school history, a new era at the position begins with a crop of inexperienced underclassmen wearing unmemorable numbers.Reyes, Locadia DeStaff WriterApril 11, 2017 GMTLocadia De Reyes, 94 Blackfoot-Locadia De Reyes, 94, of Blackfoot, passed away, Monday, April 10, 2017 at Bingham Memorial Skilled Nursing and Extended Care. Funeral arrangements are pending under the direction of Hawker Funeral Home and will be announced.BYU-Idaho Collegiate Singers to perform in Wyoming, Utah, IdahoBy Brigham Young University-IdahoApril 8, 2017 GMTSeven concerts by the Collegiate Singers from Brigham Young University-Idaho will be performed in mid-April in Salt Lake City; Blackfoot; and Rock Springs, Casper, Cheyenne, Evanston and Afton, Wyoming.Langley, GeorgeStaff WriterApril 6, 2017 GMTGeorge Langley, 81 Blackfoot- George Langley, 81, of Blackfoot, Idaho passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at his home. Funeral arrangements are pending under the direction of Hawker Funeral Home.HS baseball: Fire starter — Blackfoot’s late-inning outburst sparks win over CenturyBy Madison Guernsey mguernsey@journalnet.comApril 6, 2017 GMTPOCATELLO — All of Blackfoot's coaches were in Rhys Pope's ear: Get on base.The Blackfoot senior was leading off the seventh inning of a 3-3 game, and his team needed a spark.Asay, MelvinStaff WriterApril 5, 2017 GMTMelvin Asay, 90 Blackfoot- passed away on March 31, 2017 at his beloved home in Blackfoot, ID. The family will be holding a private family gathering at Hawkers. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.hawkerfuneralhome.comSpecial weather alert: Up to 3 inches of snow expected to fall on Pocatello, Blackfoot, Idaho Falls areasJournal StaffApril 4, 2017 GMTMuch of Eastern Idaho is expected to receive up to 3 inches of snow Monday night through early Tuesday morning.The National Weather Service has issued a special weather alert about the snow, urging motorists to use caution.Open house for Minnie Maruji Adams set for April 8Staff WriterMarch 29, 2017 GMTAn open house is being held for Minnie Maruji Adams at the Blackfoot South Stake Center, 900 Riverton Road on Saturday, April 8 from 2 to 4 p.m. All of Minnie's friends are invited.Minnie was born in Pocatello on July 24, 1924 to Kameji and Miyoshi Okamura.Gabel, RonaldStaff WriterMarch 25, 2017 GMTRonald Gabel, 66 Blackfoot-Ronald Gabel, 66, of Blackfoot, passed away Friday, March 24, 2017 at Syringa Chalet. Funeral arrangements are pending under the direction of Hawker Funeral Home and will be announced.